1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 758 kg more than 1988 Lada 2107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | V8 Volante | 2107 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 43 L |